Richitelli v. Motiva Enterprises, LLC

In this personal injury action arising from a motor vehicle collision, Christie L. Richitelli and Steve Richitelli appeal the grant of summary judgment to Respondents Motiva Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Texaco (“Texaco”); H.D. Payne & Co., Inc., and H.D. Payne & Co. of Greenwood (collectively “Payne”); and Hayne B. Workman. The trial court held as a matter of law that the Richitellis failed to show Respondents (1) had either an agency relationship with the employer of the driver of the wrecker that collided with their vehicle or (2) operated a joint venture or partnership with the driver’s…